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jmowreader

(50,555 posts) Sun Apr 5, 2020, 02:55 PM Apr 2020

Proof it's a disaster in NYC: Sarge's Deli is temporarily closing

Sarge's is my favorite Manhattan restaurant. Its motto is "We Never Close." It was started by a retired NYPD officer who hated the fact that he couldn't get a decent meal when he was working nights, so he decided to start one of the first New York restaurants to operate 24/7.

Well...imagine my shock to find this in my inbox this morning:

We're taking a temporary break...
This is a tough message to write just as it was a tough (but necessary) decision to make.

Starting this Monday (April 6th) we'll be closing our doors for a little while to ensure the safety of our employees and our community.

If You're Nearby Our Deli On Monday...
We'll be donating what food we cannot keep. If you're on the front-lines, especially in the medical profession, first-responders, etc. please drop by our Deli on 3rd Avenue. Give Steve a ring on Monday prior to coming so everything can be prepped.

We will of course let you know when we plan to be back. Until then, please stay safe, sane, & healthy NYC.

We love this city and cannot wait to serve you our delicious food soon,
The Sarge's Deli Family

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Proof it's a disaster in NYC: Sarge's Deli is temporarily closing (Original Post) jmowreader Apr 2020 OP

Are other restaurants still open in NYC? PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2020 #1

Sarge's was carry-out/delivery only since the crisis started jmowreader Apr 2020 #4

Thank you. I misinterpreted it as meaning PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2020 #5

My sister in law pdxflyboy Apr 2020 #2

There is absolutely no way I could live there jmowreader Apr 2020 #3

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,848 posts)

1. Are other restaurants still open in NYC?

Reply to jmowreader (Original post)

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 03:03 PM

Apr 2020

I hope not. I hope they all closed except for carry-out or delivery several weeks ago.

jmowreader

(50,555 posts)

4. Sarge's was carry-out/delivery only since the crisis started

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 04:02 PM

Apr 2020

I assume a lot of restaurants are still open in NYC for take-out/delivery only, since a lot of people get all their food from them. (It is REALLY expensive to cook in NYC.)

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,848 posts)

5. Thank you. I misinterpreted it as meaning

Reply to jmowreader (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 06:08 PM

Apr 2020

they'd been open in the normal way until this.

pdxflyboy

(675 posts)

2. My sister in law

Reply to jmowreader (Original post)

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 03:11 PM

Apr 2020

lives around the corner from Sarge’s. We visit them every June and have enjoyed many GREAT meals at Sarge’s. Their cold chicken salad platter on a warm June afternoon is like heaven to me. Hope they reopen soon. Our June trip to NYC is probably a no-go this year.

jmowreader

(50,555 posts)

3. There is absolutely no way I could live there

Reply to pdxflyboy (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 03:50 PM

Apr 2020

I would probably eat three meals a day at Sarge’s, and I’d weigh 500 pounds by the end of the year.

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